Senior Data Architect with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable data and analytics solutions in enterprise environments, particularly in the financial sector.

Specialized in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and modern data architectures, I build data platforms that enable real-time insights, improve decision-making, and drive measurable business value.

I have led initiatives in modern data architectures (Lakehouse, real-time analytics, cloud), performance optimization, and data-driven strategies.

Recognized as a 5x Microsoft MVP (Data Platform) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I contribute to the global data community through speaking, training, and content creation.

Highlights:

- Delivered technical sessions at international conferences and global tech events
- Designed enterprise-scale data architectures in the financial sector
- Lecturer in graduate-level data and analytics programs
- Active contributor through speaking, mentoring, and technical content

Senior Data Architect with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable data and analytics solutions in enterprise environments, particularly in the financial sector. Specialized in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and modern data architec... Show more

Lian always wanted to save the world. After leaving law school, she decided to work with computers instead.
While in Web Dev, she started attending tech events, and soon fell in love with the community. In her roles as Consultant and DevRel, Lian combined technical knowledge with a focus on the human side.
Currently, Lian works as freelance Platform Engineer in Amsterdam and is the Chief Karaoke Officer for Kuberoke, the first and only Kubernetes Karaoke Community. She also enjoys performing in musical improvisation theatre and standup comedy shows.

Lian always wanted to save the world. After leaving law school, she decided to work with computers instead. While in Web Dev, she started attending tech events, and soon fell in love with the community. In her roles as Consultant and DevRel, Lian c... Show more

I am currently a Microsoft MVP (Developer Security) and Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts. Over the past 2 years I have had the privilege of speaking in more than 10 events for both Microsoft and Google communities.

In general, I am interested in exploring the methodologies and technologies that allow us to achieve secure systems, and how we can apply these principles in organizations of different sizes. That translates lately into: failsafe use of Generative AI Tools, K8S security, Frontend & Backend frameworks and even Webauthn authentication.

Besides software development, I am passionate about sports, motorbikes and, when I have enough time, travelling.

I am currently a Microsoft MVP (Developer Security) and Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts. Over the past 2 years I have had the privilege of speaking in more than 10 events for both Microsoft and Google communities. In general, I am in... Show more

Passionate Software Engineer who loves to learn DevOps, Microservices, and Cloud Computing

Passionate Software Engineer who loves to learn DevOps, Microservices, and Cloud Computing Show more

Senior Frontend Engineer with 10+ years of experience building large-scale, production-grade web applications. Specialized in Angular, TypeScript, NgRx, RxJS, and Nx, with a strong focus on component architecture, state management, micro-frontend patterns, and modular monorepos.

Most of my career has been spent in complex, multi-team environments where scalability and maintainability aren't optional. I think about frontend not just as UI delivery, but as a platform: shared libraries, design systems, DX tooling, and architecture that lets teams move fast without breaking each other's work.

Beyond code, I care deeply about the developer community. I'm co-founder of GDG Roma Città and co-organizer of NgRome. I write regularly on Angular topics and speak at conferences across Italy and Europe, including DevFest events and NgRome.

Senior Frontend Engineer with 10+ years of experience building large-scale, production-grade web applications. Specialized in Angular, TypeScript, NgRx, RxJS, and Nx, with a strong focus on component architecture, state management, micro-frontend pat... Show more

Usman is a Staff Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs from Nuremberg, Germany. He works with the Open Source community on the community forum, GitHub and Slack.

He has over 15 years of experience in IT and in Cloud Stack where he served multiple customers all over Europe, US, Japan, etc.

He is an active international public speaker participating in multiple conferences and events.

In his free time, Usman likes to spend time with his family, go out on occasional traveling and play games or read comics.

Usman is a Staff Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs from Nuremberg, Germany. He works with the Open Source community on the community forum, GitHub and Slack. He has over 15 years of experience in IT and in Cloud Stack where he served multiple cus... Show more

Hey guys, my name is Truls and I do security-related stuff mostly detection, automation and security engineering.

My experience spans from system- and network-administration, penetration testing experience and SOC, mainly security and automation engineering. I'm a Microsoft MVP in SIEM&XDR and spent most of my time off work either experimenting with some technical stuff or playing video games. I'm very curious and love to learn new thing, but my favorite thing is talking about or hearing others talk about things they tried that didn't work.

Hey guys, my name is Truls and I do security-related stuff mostly detection, automation and security engineering. My experience spans from system- and network-administration, penetration testing experience and SOC, mainly security and automation ... Show more

A dual Microsoft Business Applications MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to meet diverse global and national business requirements, that lead to positive customer outcomes.

15x Microsoft Certified and Success by Design Accredited, I use its principles that blend strategic design, rigorous gap analysis, and the pursuit of excellence in service delivery, to craft pathways to success for customers.

As Founder of the Community-led organisation The Mentoring Hub, an award-winning mentor, knowledge sharer & educator; MVP Mentor Lead, and regular Community contributor and international public speaker, I have a 'thing' for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire for sharing both to uplift and empower all.

A dual Microsoft Business Applications MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to meet... Show more

My name is Jannik Reinhard and I'm 28 years old. I work as Head of AI & Lead Epic Fusion Germany GmbH — the German arm of Epic Fusion AG, a Swiss Microsoft consultancy founded in 2021 in Bern. Epic Fusion is won the global Microsoft Partner of the Year 2024 and helps organizations build secure, cloud-native digital workplaces by uniting people, processes, and Microsoft technology under the philosophy "digital first, humans not second." Core offerings include Modern Workplace transformation on Microsoft 365, Cloud Security & Zero Trust, AI solutions, business automation and Managed Workplace services.

I hold dual Microsoft MVP status in Security (Intune) and AI Platform (Microsoft Foundry) — one of very few MVPs worldwide recognized in both disciplines simultaneously.

Before Epic Fusion, I spent 11 years at BASF, the world's largest chemical company. Starting with an IT apprenticeship, I advanced to Senior Solution Architect for Modern Device Management and Technical Lead/Lead Architect for AIOps. There I designed and built an enterprise AI framework from scratch that reached 70,000+ active users and supported IT operations for over 120,000 employees — focused on detecting and resolving issues proactively before they reach the end user.

I'm equally passionate about community and knowledge sharing. I write at jannikreinhard.com and have contributed to technical books and open-source projects.
I regularly speak at international events including
- MMS
- Workplace Ninjas
- Modern Endpoint Management Summit
- ESPC
- Experts Lives
- NIC
- CloudX
- Global AI Bootcamp
- Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn
... and many more.

My name is Jannik Reinhard and I'm 28 years old. I work as Head of AI & Lead Epic Fusion Germany GmbH — the German arm of Epic Fusion AG, a Swiss Microsoft consultancy founded in 2021 in Bern. Epic Fusion is won the global Microsoft Partner of the Ye... Show more

Fin da bambino sono stato affascinato dall'informatica dove ho i primi approcci con il Commodore 64.

Nel 98 ho iniziato ad affacciarmi nel mondo del lavoro ed ho sviluppato applicazioni client/server in VB per una piccola società di Roma.

Affascinato da internet sono passato alla programmazione web, che seguo ancora oggi, passando per diverse tecnologie java, php, ASP, ASP.NET.

Alla ricerca di nuove esperienze sono anche contributor per il progetto ASP.NET MVC Core.

Fin da bambino sono stato affascinato dall'informatica dove ho i primi approcci con il Commodore 64. Nel 98 ho iniziato ad affacciarmi nel mondo del lavoro ed ho sviluppato applicazioni client/server in VB per una piccola società di Roma. Affas... Show more

Neil has been working in IT since 1988 when he coded Assembler and Cobol on IBM Mainframes against both hierarchical (NoSQL-ish) and relational databases. He started using Oracle software in 1991. Neil is an Oracle ACE Director and a founding member of the MASH Program. He likes to drink strong smooth Italian coffee, good beer and better whisky, depending upon the time of day.

Neil has been working in IT since 1988 when he coded Assembler and Cobol on IBM Mainframes against both hierarchical (NoSQL-ish) and relational databases. He started using Oracle software in 1991. Neil is an Oracle ACE Director and a founding member ... Show more

Giliam Breems is a Senior Oracle APEX Consultant at Qualogy with more than 20 years of experience in the Oracle Database (SQL and PLSQL) and is now-a-days specialised in Oracle APEX. He became an Oracle ACE member in 2023, has been a member of the APEX World committee (nlOUG), organizes meetups for the company and is a speaker on national and international conferences (APEX World, HrOUG, POUG, DOAG, Kscope, OUGN, APEX Connect, APEX Alpe Adria and the APEX Latinoamérica Tour).

Giliam Breems is a Senior Oracle APEX Consultant at Qualogy with more than 20 years of experience in the Oracle Database (SQL and PLSQL) and is now-a-days specialised in Oracle APEX. He became an Oracle ACE member in 2023, has been a member of the AP... Show more

Simon is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized globally as a leading voice in modern endpoint management, Microsoft Intune, and security in Entra ID.

As an international speaker, Simon is recognized for delivering engaging sessions that combine in-depth technical expertise with practical guidance, inspiring IT professionals to rethink how they manage and secure endpoints in today’s cloud-first world. His expertise and thought leadership have made him a trusted resource at major conferences and events worldwide.

Beyond the stage, Simon extends his influence through writing and community contributions, sharing strategies and best practices that help organizations thrive in the ever-changing landscape of endpoint and cloud management.

Driven by a passion for empowering others with knowledge, Simon continues to shape the conversation on modern workplace technology, ensuring IT leaders and practitioners are equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Simon is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized globally as a leading voice in modern endpoint management, Microsoft Intune, and security in Entra ID. As an international speaker, Simon is recognized for delivering eng... Show more

Data Platform Microsoft MVP
Business solutions should solve business problems and the business should own the problem and the solution. I've spent my whole career empowering businesses to do that.

Data Platform Microsoft MVP Business solutions should solve business problems and the business should own the problem and the solution. I've spent my whole career empowering businesses to do that. Show more

Graziano is a DevRel Engineer at Akamas, where he spends his days convincing computers to stop being lazy and start being efficient. A former distributed systems developer and product manager, he’s now on a mission to optimize the entire cloud-native universe, one Pod at a time. As a Co-Chair for the CNCF TAG DevEx and a member of the Kubernetes Release Team since v1.34, he balances deep infrastructure roots with a passion for developer happiness. Obsessed with AI, Platform Engineering, and saving the planet through better code, Graziano is basically trying to make the cloud faster, greener, and significantly less annoying for everyone.

More on: https://castograziano.com/

Graziano is a DevRel Engineer at Akamas, where he spends his days convincing computers to stop being lazy and start being efficient. A former distributed systems developer and product manager, he’s now on a mission to optimize the entire cloud-native... Show more

Sari is a passionate and trusted Lead Consultant at Meltlake, bringing deep expertise from a wide variety of customer projects—from modern ways of working to change management and large-scale digital transformation. Her strong background in product development gives her a unique perspective on how Microsoft 365 tools can be applied effectively to solve real-world organizational challenges.

As a Microsoft MVP for SharePoint, Sari specializes in SharePoint, document management, metadata, M365 Copilot, and the strategic use of Microsoft 365. She has a rare talent for helping others truly understand how to leverage these tools to support modern, efficient, and sustainable work practices.

Over the past decade, Sari has been an active contributor to the Microsoft 365 community, sharing her knowledge through public speaking engagements, trainings, and webinars. Whether explaining the role of AI in M365 or guiding organizations through complex information management topics, she is known for making challenging concepts both accessible and engaging.

Sari is a passionate and trusted Lead Consultant at Meltlake, bringing deep expertise from a wide variety of customer projects—from modern ways of working to change management and large-scale digital transformation. Her strong background in product d... Show more

Wim is an Azure Technical Advisor and Trainer with over fifteen years of Microsoft technology expertise who specializes in helping companies transition to the Cloud.

Wim is also a Microsoft MVP in the Azure category, a founding board member of the MC2MC user group, and an active community contributor, sharing his experiences through blogs and speaking engagements.

Wim is an Azure Technical Advisor and Trainer with over fifteen years of Microsoft technology expertise who specializes in helping companies transition to the Cloud. Wim is also a Microsoft MVP in the Azure category, a founding board member of the... Show more

Thomas fell in love with Android in 2009. He has been constantly contributing to the community since then. Thomas loves writing books (four titles, 15 editions) and articles. He enjoys speaking at conferences and meetups. Thomas' first encounter with programming was in the era of home computers during the early 1980s. Later came C, Perl and a few more. During the 90s he wrote a bunch of programs for the Atari ST series. The first decade of Thomas' professional career centered around Java Enterprise. Today it’s all things Android and Kotlin.

Thomas fell in love with Android in 2009. He has been constantly contributing to the community since then. Thomas loves writing books (four titles, 15 editions) and articles. He enjoys speaking at conferences and meetups. Thomas' first encounter with... Show more

Sadukie is a tech polyglot who brings code to life and helps others unlock their potential through teaching and mentorship. As a seasoned software architect with a sharp eye for user experience, she makes it easy for developers to pick up new tools and hit the ground running. When technical roadblocks pop up, she’s the one who clears the path—breaking down complex ideas and helping teams communicate more effectively. A natural connector and strong community advocate, Sadukie loves bringing people together across the tech world. Whether she’s mentoring, speaking, working, or juggling life's adventures, her mission stays the same: to make tech more approachable and spark confidence in every coder’s journey.

Sadukie is a tech polyglot who brings code to life and helps others unlock their potential through teaching and mentorship. As a seasoned software architect with a sharp eye for user experience, she makes it easy for developers to pick up new tools a... Show more

Future Work | AI | Speaker | Blogger | Futurist | Microsoft MVP

Vesa “Vesku” Nopanen is Principal Consultant for AI-Native Future Work at Sulava MEA, the leading Microsoft Copilot and AI enablement partner in the Middle East and Africa. A Microsoft MVP (AI & Microsoft 365) since 2019, Vesku helps organizations become Frontier Firms where people and AI agents collaborate and co-create together.

With 30+ years in enterprise IT, Vesku specializes in transforming workplaces through Microsoft AI and cloud technologies: Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio, and beyond. He pairs deep technical expertise with a passion for better worklife — enabling co-creation between humans and AI.

Vesku writes at futurework.blog, speaks at global conferences, and organizes community events that accelerate the shift toward an AI-Native future.

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Future Work | AI | Speaker | Blogger | Futurist | Microsoft MVP Vesa “Vesku” Nopanen is Principal Consultant for AI-Native Future Work at Sulava MEA, the leading Microsoft Copilot and AI enablement partner in the Middle East and Africa. A Microsof... Show more

Rachel is a 2x Microsoft MVP for .NET and Web Development; she is also a 6x Umbraco MVP. Rachel has been a developer for over 25 years, working in the Microsoft .Net stack. She is passionate about accessibility and supporting and encouraging future developers. She also drinks copious amounts of tea.

Rachel is a 2x Microsoft MVP for .NET and Web Development; she is also a 6x Umbraco MVP. Rachel has been a developer for over 25 years, working in the Microsoft .Net stack. She is passionate about accessibility and supporting and encouraging future d... Show more

Kasper is a CNCF Ambassador, former KubeCon+CloudNativeCon Co-Chair, Golden Kubestronaut, KCD Organizer, and CNCG Group Organizer. He co-founded Cloud Native Nordics to unite meetups across the region. At Dash0, he helps make observability easy for developers by advocating for better tooling, best practices, and seamless integrations. Bridging observability and platform engineering, he ensures developers stay productive and gain actionable insights exactly when needed.

Kasper is a CNCF Ambassador, former KubeCon+CloudNativeCon Co-Chair, Golden Kubestronaut, KCD Organizer, and CNCG Group Organizer. He co-founded Cloud Native Nordics to unite meetups across the region. At Dash0, he helps make observability easy for d... Show more

Lindsey Broos is a Competence Center Lead at Talent-It, Microsoft MVP and Pluralsight author. Lindsey runs Visug, the .NET user group in Belgium, and is a content crew member for Techorama, the largest Microsoft-focused conference in Belgium and the Netherlands. With a background as a lab technician spanning medical and tech fields, Lindsey brings a unique perspective to software development, training, and community engagement.

Lindsey Broos is a Competence Center Lead at Talent-It, Microsoft MVP and Pluralsight author. Lindsey runs Visug, the .NET user group in Belgium, and is a content crew member for Techorama, the largest Microsoft-focused conference in Belgium and the ... Show more

With more than 23 years of professional experience in software development and over a decade specializing in training developers, Tore is a seasoned expert in the industry.

He currently operates as an independent consultant, delivering high-quality training, coaching, and consulting services. His areas of focus include .NET, ASP.NET Core, Software Architecture, Web Security, and Identity Management.

In 1996, Tore launched his first website, which evolved into Programmers Heaven—a web community that attracted a peak audience of over 750,000 visitors per month.

With more than 23 years of professional experience in software development and over a decade specializing in training developers, Tore is a seasoned expert in the industry. He currently operates as an independent consultant, delivering high-quali... Show more

Passionate about computers for several years now, I decided to do more than just a hobby: my job. After a 5-year course at the Exia.cesi in Strasbourg allowing me to access a diploma in Information Systems Manager, I am now a Cloud Solution Architect within Hager Group, industrial specialist in electrical protection for individuals and homes.

This privileged framework allows me to apply my knowledge of analysis, design and development in Microsoft technologies for which I have a great preference. The web and mobility are topics that I particularly like (ASP.NET, AngularJS, Azure, Web API, Universal Windows App, Windows Phone ...), but I also strive to stay in touch with new technologies (IoT , Xamarin, Cordova, virtual reality / augmented ...) and constantly upgrade myself regarding the latest development techniques.

Passionate about computers for several years now, I decided to do more than just a hobby: my job. After a 5-year course at the Exia.cesi in Strasbourg allowing me to access a diploma in Information Systems Manager, I am now a Cloud Solution Architect... Show more

Brian Vermeer is a Staff Developer Advocate at Snyk and a respected authority in Java and secure software development. He is an internationally recognized Java Champion and Oracle ACE Pro, honored for his outstanding contributions to Java and open source advocacy.
With over 15 years of hands-on software engineering experience, Brian specializes in Java, cybersecurity, and AI. He has authored numerous articles on this and has contributed to a wide range of open source projects within the ecosystem.
Brian is an active developer community leader, serving as a JUG leader for both the NLJUG and VirtualJUG, co-leading DevSecCon, and conference organizer for J-Fall and J-Spring. He is also a frequent speaker at leading international conferences, including JavaOne, Devoxx, and Devnexus.
Beyond his professional work in technology, Brian serves as a reservist in the Royal Netherlands Air Force in the rank of Captain and is a Taekwondo Master and instructor.

Brian Vermeer is a Staff Developer Advocate at Snyk and a respected authority in Java and secure software development. He is an internationally recognized Java Champion and Oracle ACE Pro, honored for his outstanding contributions to Java and open so... Show more

Pedro Sousa is Head of Cloud at Valtech, a global digital agency that helps organizations modernize and innovate through technology. He leads the Cloud engineering discipline across Valtech's Europe Delivery Hub, owning capability strategy, technical standards, and the AI-driven transformation of cloud engineering practices while developing talent across the sub-region.
A Microsoft MVP in both Azure and Developer Technologies, Pedro brings more than 30 years of IT experience designing and leading scalable, secure, cloud-first solutions across Microsoft and AWS platforms. Passionate about knowledge sharing, he mentors professionals and teams to accelerate their cloud adoption journeys. A frequent public speaker and community contributor, Pedro enjoys exploring the intersection of development and cloud innovation — always seeking new ways to make technology a driver of real business transformation.

Pedro Sousa is Head of Cloud at Valtech, a global digital agency that helps organizations modernize and innovate through technology. He leads the Cloud engineering discipline across Valtech's Europe Delivery Hub, owning capability strategy, technical... Show more

My name is Marjolein Opsteegh. I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a big Power BI enthusiast living in the Netherlands, who loves to share knowledge, especially at the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build dashboards that are both visually appealing and user-friendly, keeping end users in mind throughout the process.

In addition to creating dashboards, I enjoy writing about frontend principles and sharing practical tips to help others get the most out of Power BI. I frequently speak at events and host Q&A sessions, inspiring others to improve their skills and embrace the power of data visualization, both online and offline.

My name is Marjolein Opsteegh. I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a big Power BI enthusiast living in the Netherlands, who loves to share knowledge, especially at the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build dashbo... Show more

A N M Bazlur Rahman is a Java Champion and Senior Staff Software Engineer with over a decade of experience building and scaling systems on the JVM. His work focuses on modern Java, especially concurrency, virtual threads, and the evolving architecture of high-performance applications.

He is a Contributing Editor at InfoQ and a regular writer at Foojay, where he covers Java platform evolution and emerging trends. Bazlur is also the founder of the Java User Group Bangladesh, a community he has been growing since 2013 through meetups and conferences.

An active international speaker, he is known for practical, engineering-focused talks that cut through hype and focus on real-world trade-offs. He is the author of five Java books in Bengali, as well as the O’Reilly title Modern Concurrency in Java.

A N M Bazlur Rahman is a Java Champion and Senior Staff Software Engineer with over a decade of experience building and scaling systems on the JVM. His work focuses on modern Java, especially concurrency, virtual threads, and the evolving architectur... Show more

Davide Cioccia is the founder of DCODX, an ethical hacking, and security training firm focusing pentesring and AI security. Speaker and trainer at multiple international conferences like Black Hat, HITB, OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon and DEF CON, he is currently leading the AI Security Engineer Netherlands chapter in Amsterdam.

Davide Cioccia is the founder of DCODX, an ethical hacking, and security training firm focusing pentesring and AI security. Speaker and trainer at multiple international conferences like Black Hat, HITB, OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon and DEF CON, he is cu... Show more